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Nepal-Tibet flash flood: death toll rises to 543 as rescue operations resume – latest updates
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Nepal-Tibet flash flood: death toll rises to 543 as rescue operations resume – latest updates

Nepal has reported 538 deaths and Tibet five, with 1,500 people still missing amid race to find survivorsFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower project swamp...

Nepal-Tibet flood rescue efforts resume after being halted by overflowing lake
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Nepal-Tibet flood rescue efforts resume after being halted by overflowing lake

Risk of fresh flooding had forced rescue teams to withdraw as residents rushed up hills to escape possible river surgeNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?Rescuers searching for survivors of deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have resumed their efforts after suspending operations when a ...

Jumping beans: UK shoppers turn to legumes to save cash and improve diet
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Jumping beans: UK shoppers turn to legumes to save cash and improve diet

Sales of beans, lentils and soya bean derivatives on rise while Britons buy less real and fake meatBritish shoppers are munching more beans, lentils, tofu and tempeh – while cutting back on both real and plant-based fake meat – to save money and improve their diet.The amount of beans, pulses and soya bean derivatives sold in the UK increased by 7.3% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same...

‘This whole thing’s a farce’: New Orleans Catholic church sex abuse settlement brings anger and shock
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‘This whole thing’s a farce’: New Orleans Catholic church sex abuse settlement brings anger and shock

Survivors begin receiving letters with payment amounts months after $305m settlement agreement was struck Survivors of child rape and other sexual abuse within New Orleans’s Roman Catholic archdiocese learned that $641,000 or so is the most they can individually get under a settlement approved in December to resolve a years-long bankruptcy protection case.Those amounts were communicated in letters...

Trump official faces inquiry over claims he diverted wildfire resources to his own property

Trump official faces inquiry over claims he diverted wildfire resources to his own property

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Exclusive: Michael Boren, a senior official overseeing the US Forest Service, is accused by Democratic senators of ‘inappropriate interference’Donald Trump’s administration is facing calls to launch an investigation into allegations that Michael Boren, a senior official who oversees the US Forest Service, pressed agency staff to deploy additional resources to fight a fire burning near his Idaho ra...

Healey’s budget to duck setting a date for 3% defence spending target

Healey’s budget to duck setting a date for 3% defence spending target

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Roadmap for increasing department’s share of GDP will be deferred until next year’s reviewThe chancellor will delay setting out when the UK will meet the target of allocating 3% of GDP on defence until next year’s spending review, the Treasury has confirmed.John Healey resigned as defence secretary in June under Keir Starmer’s leadership, accusing the prime minister of being “unable” and the Treas...

John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget

John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget

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Chancellor pledges ‘fiscal discipline’ as plan to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 deferred until 2027 reviewThe new chancellor, John Healey, will delay setting out when the UK will meet the target of spending 3% of GDP on defence until next year’s spending review, the Treasury has confirmed.Healey resigned as defence secretary in June under Keir Starmer’s leadership, accusing the then prime min...

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: rescue operations resume after halting due to lake overflow; death toll rises to 474 – latest updates

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: rescue operations resume after halting due to lake overflow; death toll rises to 474 – latest updates

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Operations were suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,500 people still missing amid race to find survivorsFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower pro...

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: rescue operations resume after halting over lake overflow; death toll rises to 474 – latest updates

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: rescue operations resume after halting over lake overflow; death toll rises to 474 – latest updates

The Guardian

Operations were suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,500 people still missing amid race to find survivorsFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower pro...

Overflowing lake halts rescue efforts as Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 474

Overflowing lake halts rescue efforts as Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 474

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Risk of lake bursting forces rescue teams to withdraw as residents rush up hills to escape possible river surgeNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?Rescuers searching for survivors of Wednesday’s deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have been forced to pull back after a debris dam overflow...

ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn

ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn

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Soaring demand for services has led to tenfold increase in spending in a year in some areas, says NHS AllianceNHS leaders have warned that the costs of meeting soaring demand for ADHD and autism services in England are “running out of control” and have become unsustainable, with spending in some areas rising by up to tenfold over the course of a year. The NHS Alliance, which represents health ma...

‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet sent text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet sent text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

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Brother of former state premier tells Icac he sent message to his wife referring to a plan to damage the career of rival David ElliottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCharles Perrottet wrote about a plan to damage a Liberal minister’s career following his brother Dominic’s accession to the New South Wales premiership i...

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: rescue operations resume after halting over lake overflow; death toll rises to 469 – latest updates

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: rescue operations resume after halting over lake overflow; death toll rises to 469 – latest updates

The Guardian

Operations were suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,500 people still missing amid race to find survivorsFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower pro...

Teen boy allegedly messaged two others to join ‘degrading’ and ‘humiliating’ Sydney gang-rape, court hears

Teen boy allegedly messaged two others to join ‘degrading’ and ‘humiliating’ Sydney gang-rape, court hears

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Two 17-year-olds accused of subjecting teenage girl to hours-long sexual assault granted bailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo boys allegedly invited to join a “degrading” and “humiliating” gang-rape in Sydney have been granted bail.The pair are among three-17-year-olds accused of subjecting a teenage girl to an hours-long sexual assault on the night of 16 August. Cont...

Teen boy allegedly messaged two others to join ‘degrading’ and ‘humiliating’ Sydney gang rape, court hears

Teen boy allegedly messaged two others to join ‘degrading’ and ‘humiliating’ Sydney gang rape, court hears

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Two 17-year-olds accused of subjecting teenage girl to hours-long sexual assault granted bailTwo boys allegedly invited to join a “degrading” and “humiliating” gang rape in Sydney have been granted bail.The pair are among three-17-year-olds accused of subjecting a teenage girl to an hours-long sexual assault on the night of 16 August. Continue reading...

Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89

Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89

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Death comes at turbulent time for royal family over association of crown princess with Jeffrey Epstein King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89, the royal palace in Oslo has announced. He will be succeeded by his son King Haakon VIII.“It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peaceful...

Overflowing lake halts rescue efforts as Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 469

Overflowing lake halts rescue efforts as Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 469

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Risk of lake bursting forces rescue teams to withdraw as residents rush up hills to escape any river surgeNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?A ⁠lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-Tibet border has started to overflow, endangering areas devastated by a flash flood two days ago and forcing a te...

‘We praise God’: Australian woman feared missing in Nepal flooding makes contact with family

‘We praise God’: Australian woman feared missing in Nepal flooding makes contact with family

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Cara Severino calls parents – but still faces trek of more than 110km to reach Kathmandu on foot An Australian woman has made contact with her family, more than two days after she was reported missing in flash flooding in Nepal.At least 469 people have been killed and more than 1,500 are missing after a catastrophic flash flood hit the China-Nepal border on Wednesday. Cara Severino, 25, is the fir...

Weather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France

Weather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France

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Flash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western EuropeFollowing an “unprecedented” deluge in Chiba in mid-August, Japan has had more extreme rainfall in recent days. Moisture from the Sea of Japan brought relentless heavy rain to the prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama on Thursday. In Himi, Toyama, 361.5mm of rain fell in 24 hours, equivalent to ...

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: helicopter rescue operations suspended as lake overflows; death toll rises to 469 – latest updates

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: helicopter rescue operations suspended as lake overflows; death toll rises to 469 – latest updates

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Operations in Rasuwa in Nepal suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,500 people still missing amid race to find survivorsFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a ...

‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return

‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return

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Relatives ‘really worried, but hopeful’ as they wait anxiously for news in the aftermath of the flash flooding disasterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe families of an Australian Defence Force member and two Sydney boys who went missing with their parents in Nepal remain hopeful they will be found safe.Dozens of Aus...

Norway’s King Harald dies at age of 89

Norway’s King Harald dies at age of 89

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Death comes at turbulent time for royal family over association of crown princess with Jeffrey Epstein King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, the palace in Oslo has announced, triggering the succession of his son, Haakon, whose wife Mette-Marit’s association with Jeffrey Epstein has sparked fierce recent controversy.“It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald...

Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning

Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning

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About 80 people sign open letter to Andy Burnham calling for legislation to protect voice ownershipNicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas are among a group of actors backing a campaign against artificial intelligence voice cloning.Save Our Voices Now, which is also being supported by Luke Evans, Jen Brister, Siobhán McSweeney and Pearl Mackie, aims to stop the practice in which AI technol...

Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

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Crown Prince Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, corresponded with late US sex offender between 2011 and 2014, long after he was convictedKing Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, the palace in Oslo has announced, triggering the succession of his son, Haakon, whose wife Mette-Marit’s association with Jeffrey Epstein has sparked fierce recent controversy.“It is with deep sadness that we announce t...

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: helicopter rescue operations suspended as lake overflows; death toll rises to 469

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: helicopter rescue operations suspended as lake overflows; death toll rises to 469

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Operations in Rasuwa in Nepal suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,300 people still missing amid race to find survivorsFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a ...

‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among 39 Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return

‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among 39 Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return

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Relatives ‘really worried, but hopeful’ as they wait anxiously for news in the aftermath of the flash flooding disasterThe families of an Australian Defence Force member and two Sydney boys who went missing with their parents in Nepal remain hopeful they will be found safe.The husband of a missing Australian woman, Sumi Adhaki, has also flown to Nepal as he desperately searches for his wife, who w...

Hanson tells star One Nation candidate to stop speaking Japanese – as it happened

Hanson tells star One Nation candidate to stop speaking Japanese – as it happened

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This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens say Australia needs to ‘step up and really commit’ to aiding rebuilding in NepalDavid Shoebridge, the Greens’ spokesperson on foreign affairs, told RN Breakfast earlier the Australian commitment of $5m for affected communities in Nepal “won’t come close to touching the sides” of the calamity.I think Australia ...

‘We execute the prick’: wife can’t say if Charles Perrottet text was plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

‘We execute the prick’: wife can’t say if Charles Perrottet text was plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

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Brother of former state premier sent message to wife Anita Perrottet apparently regarding plan to damage career of rival David ElliottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCharles Perrottet wrote about a plan to damage a Liberal minister’s career following his brother’s accession to the New South Wales premiership in Octobe...

‘We execute the prick’: wife can’t explain Charles Perrottet text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

‘We execute the prick’: wife can’t explain Charles Perrottet text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

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Brother of former state premier sent message to wife Anita Perrottet regarding plan to damage career of rival David ElliottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCharles Perrottet wrote about a plan to damage a Liberal minister’s career following his brother’s accession to the New South Wales premiership in October 2021, sta...